The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) is seeking nominations for four appointed member seats to serve 2-year terms from January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027

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Contacts 

Josh Emerson | 2025 Oregon Invasive Species Council Chair |  Joshua.EMERSON@deq.oregon.gov   

OISC Coordinator | coordinator@oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org  

The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) is seeking nominations for four appointed member seats to serve 2-year terms from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Could you, or someone you know, be a good addition to the OISC? 

Invasive species have the potential to devastate Oregon’s infrastructure, economy, and natural resources that Oregonians hold dear. The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) acts as a catalyst for the collaborative effort to protect Oregon from invasive species across the network of its members, including state and public agencies, tribes, researchers, land managers, industry leaders, educators, and members of the public. Strong council member nominees will have experience or expertise that relates to invasive species prevention or control or specialize in a related area of interest. 

The Council is seeking to appoint four voting members representing the following categories for 2-year term positions that conclude on December 31, 2027: 

  • Representing an organization or association with the purpose of advocating for Private Industry.

  • Representing an entity in Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, or Wheeler Counties

  • Representing an entity in Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Klamath, Lake, or Malheur Counties 

  • Representing an entity in Benton, Lane, Linn, Marion, or Polk Counties 

Council members’ primary role is to support the advancement of Oregon’s Statewide Strategic Plan for Invasive Species. Members benefit from multi-agency communication and collaboration that the OISC provides through meetings, committees, events, and communication. Council members are expected to participate in 3 Council meetings per year (in person or by teleconference), multi-day meetings are typically held once a year, rotating around the state, and include a field trip. Appointed council members are allowed to designate an alternate for quorum purposes if they are unable to attend a meeting. Council members are not paid, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses associated with attending Council meetings as budgets allow. 

Additionally, Council members are required to serve on at least one committee and support communication with and/or convening other interested groups to contribute to Council activities. Appointed member service is limited to two consecutive two-year terms. 



The deadline to submit nominations and applications is November 1st, 2025. Fill out the online nomination form here: https://www.oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/nominations  

Complete nominations must include submission of the following information: 

  • Name, title, phone, email, and mailing address (self-nominations are encouraged)

  • The seat being applied for

  • A brief description of nominee qualifications. 

  • A statement from the nominee that explains interest, relative experience, and contributions they are willing to make to the Council. 

  • Letters of support for the nominee are not required but are highly encouraged. 

The Council will vote to approve the new appointees at the December 2, 2025, OISC business meeting, and will welcome the new appointees at the 2026 winter OISC meeting (tentatively planned for February/March 2026 in Salem). For more information about OISC meetings, please visit: https://www.oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/meetings